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I need help writing a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper summarizing each phase of the sexual response cycle for males, females, and commonalities for both males and females.

I need to also include a brief description of any sexual dysfunctions which can occur and common methods of treatment.

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I need help writing a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper summarizing each phase of the sexual response cycle for males, females, and commonalities for both males and females.

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There are five main stages to the sexual response cycle:

Desire (also called libido). This stage, in which a man or woman begins to want or "desire" sexual intimacy or gratification, may last anywhere from a moment to many years.

Our minds and bodies can respond sexually to a variety of stimuli?including sight, sound, smell, touch, taste, movement, fantasy, and memory. These stimuli can create sexual desire?a strong wanting for sexual stimulation (either by oneself or with another person) or sexual intimacy that may cause one to seek sexual satisfaction.

Excitement (also called arousal). This stage, which is characterized by the body's initial response to feelings of sexual desire, may last from minutes to several hours.

Excitement is the body's physical response to desire. (A person who manifests the physical indications of excitement is termed to be "aroused" or "excited.") The progression from desire to excitement depends on a wide variety of factors?it may be brought on by sensory stimulation, thoughts, fantasy, or even the suggestion that desire may be reciprocated. For some persons (particularly for some adolescents), the excitement stage may be achieved with very little physical or mental stimulation, whereas for others, significant intimacy, physical stimulation, or fantasy may be ...

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